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WAYCROSS, GA (April 21, 2015) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to action this weekend as the premier dirt late model touring sanction heads to the Mid-Atlantic for a pair of $10,000 to win events. The series will travel to Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania on Friday, April 24th with action shifting to Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland on Saturday, April 25th.
The LOLMDS is set to make its fifth appearance at the Rick Jones-promoted Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee has two series victories at this track with Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tennessee winning the series' last visit to the 3/8-mile oval.
A complete show of Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $10,000 to win, 50-lap feature is on tap for Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex. The Street Stock and Mod-Lite divisions will also be on the track that evening. Pit gates will remain open all day, prior to the pit area being cleared and re-opening at 3:00pm. General Admission gates open at 4:00pm, with a driver autograph session from 6:00pm - 6:45pm, followed by Hot Laps at 7:30pm. For tickets and more information concerning the event at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex, visit the track website at: www.roaringknob.com or call the track office at: (724)-329-0306.
Hagerstown Speedway, known as the "Capital of Dirt Racing", will host the nation's best dirt late model talents, along with an always-stout group of regional drivers on Saturday, April 25th, for the running of the 34th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic. The ultra-competitive LOLMDS has seen an impressive streak of eight different winners in eight races at Hagerstown Speedway. Jimmy Owens returns as the defending champion of the event.
The 34th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic will be a complete show with Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the $10,000 to win, 50-lap main event. Joining the LOLMDS as support classes at Hagerstown Speedway will be the Late Model Sportsman and Pure Stock Divisions. Pit gates will open at 2:00pm with General Admission gates opening at 5:00pm and Hot Laps set for 7:00pm. For tickets and more information about the 34th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic, visit the track website at: www.hagerstownspeedway.com or call the track office at: (301) 582-0640.
Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia leads the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship point standings. He holds a ten (10) point lead over four-time series national champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida. Jimmy Owens (TN), Devin Moran (OH), and Eddie Carrier Jr. (WV) round out the top five in series championship point standings. Sixth through tenth in the current series standings include: Don O'Neal (IN), Steve Francis (KY), Jared Landers (AR), Scott Bloomquist (TN), and Brandon Sheppard (IL).
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2015 tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at:www.lucasdirt.com.
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Track Information
Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex
Phone Number: 724-329-0306
Tracks Promoter: Rick Jones
Location: 80 Fearer Rd., Markleysburg PA 15459
Website:www.roaringknob.com
Hagerstown Speedway
Phone Number: 301-582-0640
Tracks Promoters: Kia Davis or Ernie Davis
Location: 15112 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Website:www.hagerstownspeedway.com
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule for Both Events:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1300, 1325
Right Rear - Hoosier 01, 02, LM20, 04
Event Purse for Both Events: $10,000 to win- 1. $10000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.
About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nation's premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. In 2015, the LOLMDS will sanction 50 events in 19 states. The series is owned by the parent company Lucas Oil Products Inc. and receives national exposure through a TV package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. LOLMDS events will be broadcast on four TV Networks including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and the MAVTV. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at: www.Lucasdirt.com.
About MAVTV
Owned and operated by Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports, that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, The AMA Pro Motocross series, the Lucas Oil Challenge Cup and NHRA Drag Racing. But MAVTV goes far beyond the national mainstream events and also covers multitudes of grassroots series' from across the globe: Drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between.
MAVTV also knows you don't have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have developed a package of automotive reality and custom build shows that is truly second to none. If it has a motor, it's on MAVTV...MAVTV is THE motorsports network.
Learn more about MAVTV go to: www.mavtv.com.
About Lucas Oil Products
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company's marketing strategy. Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA.
In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and MAVTV. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at: www.lucasoil.com. |
